The Visitation (Chrome album)

The Visitation
Studio album by
Chrome
Released1976
RecordedAlamar Studios in San Francisco, California
GenrePsychedelic rock, acid rock, Avant-garde,[1] progressive rock
Length37:21
LabelSiren
ProducerDamon Edge
Chrome chronology
The Visitation
(1976) 		Alien Soundtracks
(1977)
Alternate cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The Visitation is the debut studio album by American rock band Chrome. It was released in 1976 by Siren Records. In 2014, the album was re-released by Cleopatra Records with additional bonus tracks.

Background

Unlike Chrome's later albums, The Visitation is in a psychedelic vein with progressive rock leanings. AllMusic described its style as "early Brian Eno meets Santana".

Track listing

All tracks are written by Damon Edge, John Lambdin, Mike Low.

Side A
No.TitleLength
1."How Many Years Too Soon"5:10
2."Raider"3:58
3."Return to Zanzibar"3:52
4."Caroline"3:42
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Riding You"4:51
2."Kinky Lover"3:32
3."Sun Control"3:10
4."My Time to Live"4:20
5."Memory Cords over the Bay"4:46

Personnel

Chrome
  • Damon Edge – drums, synthesizer, backing vocals, production, sleeve design
  • John Lambdin – guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, strings, synthesizer, electric violin, backing vocals
  • Mike Low – lead vocals, bass guitar, guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
  • Gary Spain – bass guitar, keyboards, acoustic and electric violins
Technical
  • Amy James – sleeve photography

References

  1. ^ a b Raggett, Ned. "The Visitation – Chrome : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. AllRovi. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
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